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100 1 _aTaine, Hippolyte,
_d1828-1893
245 1 0 _aThe Origins of Contemporary France, Complete Table of Contents
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-22
508 _aDavid Widger
520 _a"The Origins of Contemporary France, Complete Table of Contents" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This comprehensive work seeks to explore the sociopolitical developments and philosophical shifts that have shaped modern France, particularly in relation to the ancient regime, the French Revolution, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Taine's exploration encompasses a detailed analysis of the structures, morals, and doctrines inherent to these pivotal historical moments. In the first volume, Taine focuses on the impact of the ancient regime, outlining the privileges and roles of the clergy, nobility, and monarchy, and the resulting societal dynamics. He portrays the transition into the French Revolution, illustrating how the ancien régime's failures led to widespread disenfranchisement and discontent among the populace. As the narrative progresses into discussions of the revolutionary fervor, Taine examines the emergence of political factions like the Jacobins, the eventual escalation into terror, and the centralization of power under Napoleon. Through an intricate tapestry of historical events and philosophical ideas, Taine captures the evolution of France against the backdrop of crises and reforms that heralded its modern identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
653 _aIndexes
700 1 _aRom, Svend
700 1 _aWidger, David,
_d1932-2021?
700 1 _aDurand, John,
_d1822-1908
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23524
999 _c64576
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